The Humble Independent School District has introduced a new program to provide recognition to employees for taking significant steps to advance excellence in education.

Each campus within the district is naming one staff member each month who has gone above and beyond his or her duties to improve relationships that advance learning and support student achievement.

“This is for all team members,” said John O’Brien, an Humble High School teacher who served on the committee that recommended the new program. “Everyone works for a school to be successful.”

The Super Staffers Program allows for teachers as well as employees holding other types of positions to be honored at their campuses.

Additionally, the names of all Super Staffers are entered into a monthly drawing that allows three individuals to be spotlighted in the community as examples of the outstanding work being done for students.

One name is drawn randomly from each category and announced at the Humble ISD Board of Trustees meeting on the second Tuesday of every month. The categories for the monthly drawing are elementary schools, secondary schools, and administration/support staff.

Honored at the October Board Meeting were:

Linzi Sims, a Math and Science Lab teacher for third, fourth and fifth grades at Park Lakes Elementary School. She redesigned the lab curriculum to better serve students who need additional academic help. She also facilitates after-school activities.

Michael Porter, a Special Education teacher who co-teaches U.S. History and World Geography and coaches Boys Basketball at Kingwood Park High School. He was nominated as a Super Staffer for his generous help to a new teacher in preparing for the school year.

Barbara Rendon, an assistant supervisor in the Transportation Department responsible for driver training and the transportation of students with special needs. She was noted for commitment to providing well-trained, professional drivers who are prepared for a wide range of responsibilities.

Community Resource Credit Union presented each of the three with a $200 gift card to Pappas at the October Board Meeting.

Humble ISD also announces the names of those chosen as Super Staffers on their campuses for October.